Tarek fatah

Canada-based Pakistani origin author and activist Tarek Fatah died following a prolonged illness. He was 73. Following his death, veteran actor Anupam Kher and Emergency actress and director Kangana Ranaut penned touching tributes to the late writer on social media. The writer's death was announced on Twitter by his daughter Natasha Fatah. Sharing the images Anupam wrote, "Deeply saddened to know about the demise of my friend, a true Indian at heart, most fearless and kind hearted man @TarekFatah. His courage was infectious! His laughter was pure. We met at many occasions. But visiting his home in Toronto and spending an afternoon with him over some delicious food and amazing stories was so special. My condolences to his family and friends!" Taking to Instagra Stories, Kangana Ranaut too paid a touching tribute to Tarek and wrote, "Sri Tarek Fatah was an eminent thinker, author and commentator. His significant contributions to the media and the literary world will be greatly remembered. He remained committed to his principles and beliefs throughout his life and was respected for his courage and conviction."

Lion of Punjab. Son of Hindustan. Lover of Canada. Speaker of truth. Fighter for justice. Voice of the down-trodden, underdogs, and the oppressed. Will you join us? 1949-2023 Who was Tarek Fatah? Born in Pakistan in 1949, Fatah was a journalist and political activist who wrote several books. He was known for his progressive views on Islam and terrorism and his stance on Pakistan. He often expressed his support for India's BJP-led NDA government. Fateh began his journalism career as a reporter on the Karachi Sun in 1970 before becoming an investigative reporter with Pakistan’s state-broadcaster Pakistan Television. In 1977, he was charged with sedition by Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq's government. He migrated to Saudi Arabia before moving to Canada in 1987, joining Toronto radio station CFRB Newstalk 1010 as a broadcaster and later a columnist for the Toronto Sun. Tributes poured in on Twitter. Indian actor Anupam Kher said: “Deeply saddened to know about the demise of my friend, a true Indian at heart, a most fearless and kind-hearted man. His courage was infectious!” Deeply saddened to know about the demise of my friend, a true Indian at heart, most fearless and kind hearted man Indian director Vivek Agnihotri wrote, “There was one and only Tarek Fatah — daring, funny, knowledgeable, a sharp thinker, a great orator and a fearless fighter. Tarek, my brother, it was a delight to have you as a close friend.” Author Anand Ranganathan called Fatah "a brave man, a fearless man; but abov...

Tarek Fatah much more than his political beliefs, proudest son of India, says daughter Natasha Fatah "Tarek Fatah is so much more than his political beliefs. He is one of the proudest sons of India, he is. Every cause was his cause," Natasha said while speaking at a memorial event arranged by the Hindu Forum Canada to celebrate the life and work of Tarek Fatah. | Updated: 04-05-2023 19:11 IST | Created: 04-05-2023 19:11 IST Tarek Fatah's daughter Natasha Fatah. Image Credit: ANI • Country: • Canada • SHARE • • • • Tarek Fatah's daughter Natasha Fatah has said her father, Tarek Fatah, is much more than his political beliefs and is one of the proudest sons of India. "Tarek Fatah is so much more than his political beliefs. He is one of the proudest sons of India, he is. Every cause was his cause," Natasha said while speaking at a memorial event arranged by the Hindu Forum Canada to celebrate the life and work of Tarek Fatah. Pakistani-Canadian columnist Tarek Fatah passed away on April 24 after a prolonged battle with Cancer. The news was shared by his daughter Natasha Fatah who is a journalist. "Lion of Punjab. Son of Hindustan. Lover of Canada. Speaker of truth. Fighter for justice. Voice of the down-trodden, underdogs, and the oppressed. Tarek Fatah has passed the baton on... his revolution will continue with all who knew and loved him. Will you join us? 1949-2023," Natasha tweeted. The memorial event was organised by the Hindu Forum Canada. "I need to make clear that whil...

Bio Profession(s) Political Activist, Writer, Broadcaster Physical Stats & More Height (approx.) in centimeters- 167 cm in meters- 1.67 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 6” Weight (approx.) in Kilograms- 75 kg in Pounds- 165 lbs Eye Colour Black Hair Colour Salt and Pepper Personal Life Date of Birth 20 November 1949 (Sunday) Birthplace Karachi, Sindh, West Pakistan Date of Death 24 April 2023 Place of Death Toronto, Ontario, Canada Age (at the time of death) 73 Years Death Cause Cancer [1] Zodiac sign Scorpio Nationality Canadian Hometown Karachi, Pakistan College University of Karachi Educational Qualifications Degree in Biochemistry Family Father- Not Known Mother- Not Known Brother- Not Known Sister- Not Known Religion Islam Controversies • He remains in controversies for his critics to Pakistan. • Once he stated, " converts adopting the niqab face covering is indicative of joining "a cult", and offensive to Islam". • In 2016, He hit out at Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor for naming their son after 14th emperor Taimur. Girls, Affairs and More Marital Status (at the time of death) Married Wife Nargis Tapal Children Son- None Daughter- Natasha Fatah Some Lesser Known Facts About Tarek Fatah • Tarek Fatah was a Pakistani-born Canadian writer, broadcaster, secularist, and liberal activist. • During the 1960s, he was the leftist student leader. • Fatah became a reporter for the Karachi Sun in 1970 and was an investigative journalist for Pakistan Television. • He settled in Saudi Arabia...

طارق فتح Born ( 1949-11-20)20 November 1949 Died 24 April 2023 (2023-04-24) (aged73) Occupation • Political activist • writer • broadcaster Nationality Canadian Almamater Period 1996–2023 Genre Non-fiction Subject • Religion • politics Notable awards • • Spouse Nargis Fatah Children 2, including Website Tarek Fatah ( طارق فتح; 20 November 1949 – 24 April 2023) was a Pakistani-Canadian journalist and author. [ bettersourceneeded] He called himself "an Indian born in Pakistan" and "a Life [ ] Fatah was born on 20 November 1949 Karachi Sun in 1970, before becoming an Fatah left Pakistan and settled in Of himself, Fatah asserted: I am an Indian born in Pakistan, a Punjabi born in Islam; an immigrant in Canada with a Muslim consciousness, grounded in a Marxist youth. I am one of Political activity [ ] Fatah was a long-time member of the In July 2006, he left the NDP to support At a press conference on 2 October 2008, Fatah sharply criticized the In early 2011, Fatah said that he received a threat via Twitter. He contacted In a 2015 Fatah favoured both Media activity [ ] From 1996 until 2006 Fatah hosted Muslim Chronicle, a weekly Toronto-based current affairs discussion show on In February 2011, he was scheduled to have a debate with Sheharyar Shaikh of the North American Muslim Foundation (NAMF), after Shaikh issued an open challenge to Fatah to debate him. Fatah cancelled at the last minute and failed to show up. From 2009 to 2015, Fatah was a broadcaster on Toronto radio sta...

IMPACT: Tarek Fatah is a Canadian writer who has consistently denied the existence of Islamophobia in Canada, opposes the niqab and has called for a ban on the burqa, and is a prominent opponent of Motion 103, which called on the Canadian government to condemn Islamophobia. Tarek Fatah is a self-identified liberal Muslim who was born in Pakistan. In a 2017 article, he described Pakistan as a “genocidal (Islamic) state” he fled from to live in Canada. Fatah has a weekly column in the Toronto Sun where he writes about various topics. Some of his articles include: “ Don’t use divisive term ‘Islamophobia,’ expert tells MPs”; “As MPs look for Islamophobia, mosques continue promoting intolerance”; and “Mosque sermon calls on Allah to slay non-Muslims ‘one by one’.” Fatah dismisses the term Islamophobia , and consequently, he opposes Motion 103 , which calls on the Canadian government to condemn Islamophobia and recognize the need to “quell the public climate of fear and hate.” On September 20, 2017, Fatah addressed the Parliamentary Committee on Canadian Heritage, on Islamophobia in Canada where he claimed that Muslims “mock Christians and Jews daily. When we read the opening words of the Quran that is the Surah Al-Fatiha five times a day, a minimum of 20 times a day, anyone who prays is mocking Christians and Jews.” In response to a March 2018 incident when anti-Muslim activist Sandra Solomon ripped pages of the Qur’an, Fatah claimed that her actions were “derisive, uncouth, il...

Tarek Fatah, noted Pakistani-Canadian columnist and author, passed away today after a prolonged battle with cancer, his daughter Natasha Fatah confirmed. He was 73. "Lion of Punjab. Son of Hindustan. Lover of Canada. Speaker of truth. Fighter for justice. Voice of the downtrodden, underdogs, and the oppressed. Tarek Fatah has passed the baton on his revolution will continue with all who knew and loved him. Will you join us? 1949-2023," Natasha tweeted. Born in Pakistan's Karachi in 1949, Tarek emigrated to Canada in 1987 and worked as a political activist, journalist, and television host. He was an award-winning reporter, columnist, and radio and television commentator, with a huge social media following. Fatah was widely popular for his progressive views and was critical of Pakistan. This was also one of the reasons he received threats from radical forces. "A political activist, a fierce defender of human rights and a staunch opponent of religious fanaticism in any form, nothing scared Tarek Fatah," Lorrie Goldstein, a columnist, said in a piece for Toronto Sun. "Not death threats by fanatics. Not arrests. Not imprisonment by dictatorial regimes abroad, all of which he endured with remarkable stoicism, courage and even humour." In a tweet, Bollywood actor Ranvir Shorey said he was deeply saddened to know this. "He (Tarek) was one of the bravest & wisest people I have known. May his noble soul rest with the Almighty in heaven. He did more than his share of good in this wor...

By India Today Web Desk: Noted Pakistani columnist and author Tarek Fatah, based in Canada, died today after a long-drawn battle with cancer, his daughter, Natasha Fatah, confirmed. He was 73. “Lion of Punjab. Son of Hindustan. Lover of Canada. Speaker of truth. Fighter for justice. Voice of the down-trodden, underdogs, and the oppressed. Tarek Fatah has passed the baton on... his revolution will continue with all who knew and loved him. Will you join us? 1949-2023," Natasha tweeted. "Enjoying a slow Sunday morning with my dad. Listening to old Bollywood songs and I’m wearing orange for our shared love for Mother India. And a hit of red for our adopted and adored home Canada," she had written. Fatah was known for his progressive views on Islam and his fiery stance on Pakistan. He often expressed his support to the BJP-led NDA government in India. Born in Pakistan in 1949, Fatah migrated to Canada in the early 1980s and worked as a political activist, journalist and television host in Canada and authored several books.